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Lawrence Sheriff School
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: They gain a deep knowledge of the things they are taught.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary. They focus on their learning.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers’ use of assessment is skilful.
Strengths and Challenges: Expectations of pupils are incredibly high.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents frequently lead fund raising activities.
Communication: Leaders follow through concerns raised to make sure that action is taken.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents share a strong sense of pride in belonging to this school’s community.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Bullying is exceptionally rare and dealt with swiftly and effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have created a culture where both academic success and personal growth are celebrated.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Leaders pay a great deal of attention to pupils’ safety.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders work closely with local police and other agencies.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of high-quality activities like debating club and medical science club.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Activities support pupils to develop their love of learning.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils receive high-quality information about the world of work.
Preparation for Sixth Form: High ambition for pupils, including those in the sixth form.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Leaders are quick to identify pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Subjects Offered: English, modern foreign languages, history, and physical education (PE).
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Lawrence Sheriff School is a top rated, Secondary, Boys school located in Warwickshire, West Midlands.
It has 1142 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 98% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
98.90% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to Lawrence Sheriff School's Sixth Form.
In addition to a BTEC Level 3 certificate in Engineering, we provide a comprehensive range of AS and A level courses to aspiring sixth graders in Rugby and the surrounding area.
We are happy to announce that beginning in September 2018, girls will be allowed to enrol in our sixth form.
Although there isn't a set time for work experience in the sixth form, students can arrange for it at times that work for their academic schedule and the availability of suitable employers.
As part of this programme of study, students who have chosen the BTEC Engineering course will complete some pertinent work experience.
It is accurate to state that we provide each student with individualised help during this phase of their sixth-form education.
We acknowledge that the majority of sixth-form students at Lawrence Sheriff School are eager to attend university and have put in place a comprehensive curriculum to help the pupils through this process.
There is a lot of independent career assistance available for students who are not thinking about going to college, with a focus on finding an apprenticeship and a job.
The rest of the school community looks up to sixth formers as role models, and they are crucial to the vertical tutoring structure.
The sixth form students soon establish good working ties with all of the teachers and enjoy their time there.
Parents and students who are thinking about forgoing college will find this information useful.
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In addition to a BTEC Level 3 certificate in Engineering, we provide a comprehensive range of AS and A level courses to aspiring sixth graders in Rugby and the surrounding area.
We are happy to announce that beginning in September 2018, girls will be allowed to enrol in our sixth form.
Although there isn't a set time for work experience in the sixth form, students can arrange for it at times that work for their academic schedule and the availability of suitable employers.
As part of this programme of study, students who have chosen the BTEC Engineering course will complete some pertinent work experience.
It is accurate to state that we provide each student with individualised help during this phase of their sixth-form education.
We acknowledge that the majority of sixth-form students at Lawrence Sheriff School are eager to attend university and have put in place a comprehensive curriculum to help the pupils through this process.
There is a lot of independent career assistance available for students who are not thinking about going to college, with a focus on finding an apprenticeship and a job.
The rest of the school community looks up to sixth formers as role models, and they are crucial to the vertical tutoring structure.
The sixth form students soon establish good working ties with all of the teachers and enjoy their time there.
Parents and students who are thinking about forgoing college will find this information useful.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Inadequate |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Boys | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.2 | - | 18.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 98% | 98% | 59% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 30.10% | 35.00% | 8.00% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.57 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 73.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 98% | 32.25% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 44.56% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 98% | 23.08% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 69% | 12.28% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 87% | 16.25% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.10 | 2.95 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 92.58% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 119 | 137 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 99% | 86.51% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 2% | 29.09% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 96% | 38.37% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 5.16% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 13.91% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.67% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.44% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.6 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 77.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 97% | 36.51% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 98% | 48.56% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 96% | 24.78% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 89% | 15.76% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 92% | 19.83% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.57 | 3.16 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 93.93% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 119 | 141 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 89.9% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 3% | 32% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 97% | 40.88% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 4.75% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 12.3% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.03% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.88% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.55 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 74.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 97% 4 | 36.41% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% 1 | 51.27% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 98% | 30.69% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 78% 8 | 16.61% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 91% 5 | 22.43% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.25 | 3.38 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 93.6% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 116 | 127 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 98% | 87.09% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 4% | 27.83% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 93% | 40.83% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 5.43% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12.94% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.89% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.4 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 73.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 93% 6 | 37.74% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% 1 | 52.35% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 92% | 29.02% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 70% 23 | 16.98% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 86% 7 | 22.17% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.99 | 3.49 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 95.27% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 112 | 142 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 82.17% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 4% | 28.23% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 91% | 46.1% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.67% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.87% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.93% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.63% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.34 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 71.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 40.02% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 54.02% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 97% | 30.37% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 93% | 21.9% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 93% | 23.51% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 96.19% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 113 | 144 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 79% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 6% | 34.96% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 86% | 38.78% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5.96% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.81% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 5.81% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.7% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 40.3 | 31.11 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.14 | 31.64 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 30.10% | 14.66% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 173 | 205 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 78% | 57.7% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 5.89% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 23.15% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 6.63% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 46.11 | 34.11 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | A- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 45.79 | 31.21 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | A- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 44.2% | 19.04% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 180 | 252 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 79% | 63.41% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 4.48% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 19.96% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 8.74% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 38.25 2 | 30.93 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.35 2 | 30.02 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 33.1% | 13.43% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 140 | 242 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 74% | 56.86% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 7.95% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 24.14% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 7.48% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 40.22 2 | 31.64 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 41.05 1 | 31.2 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 36.8% | 15.41% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 19 | 37.33% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 6.19% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 17.95% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.9% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 38.72 | 27.12 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.4 | 28.88 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 35.6% | 13.93% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 6 | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 10 | 35.44% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 6.39% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 7% | 21.5% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 3.22% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Lawrence Sheriff School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
